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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - With North Carolina's Blue Dawn winter
workouts in the rear view mirror, the Tar Heels are set to start spring
football practice on Wednesday, March 5.
The Tar Heels will conduct 15 spring practices, including open
scrimmages in Charlotte (March 28) and Greensboro (April 4) and the annual
Spring Game at Kenan Stadium on April 12.

Carolina closed out the 2013 season with wins in six of its
last seven games, including a convincing victory over Cincinnati in the Belk
Bowl. The Tar Heels return nine starters
on offense, seven on defense and both the place-kicker and punter. Tickets are currently on sale for the 2014 season.

"We're looking forward to returning to the practice field,"
said third-year head coach Larry Fedora.
"The guys have put in a lot of work in the weight room and in
conditioning drills with Coach Hernandez and our Blue Dawn program. Now, it's time to get back on the field and
build on what we've done during the winter workouts.

"We have a lot of events open to the public throughout the
state and I hope our fans can come out and enjoy seeing this group of Tar Heels
develop and improve this spring."

Spring Dates of
Interest

• Charlotte Scrimmage
- Friday, March 28 - Ardrey Kell High School

• Greensboro
Scrimmage - Friday, April 4 - Grimsley High School

Carolina will hold open scrimmages on Friday, March 28, at
Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte and on Friday, April 4, at Grimsley High
School in Greensboro. Fans are
encouraged to attend the scrimmages, which both begin at 7 p.m. Admission is
free.

" We are reaching out to our fans and alums in the
Charlotte and Greensboro areas and encouraging them to get a first-hand look at
our football team," said Fedora. "Charlotte and Greensboro have both always
been an important area for Carolina athletics in many aspects."

The Rams Club and UNC Athletics will conduct a football
tailgate at 5 p.m. from both Ardrey Kell High School on March 28 and Grimsley
High School on April 4. These events are open to all fans and admission
is free. Food will be available for sale at the tailgates.

Concessions and Chapel Hill Sportswear merchandise will be
on sale throughout the scrimmage. Parking is available at no charge at both
high schools.

In the event of inclement weather, the scrimmages may be
cancelled or moved to an alternative location.

• Spring Game, April
12, 3 p.m. - Kenan Stadium

Carolina will hold its annual Spring Game on Saturday, April
12, at 3 p.m. Admission is free and the game will be broadcast on
ESPN3.com.

Pregame fan activities at the Spring Game begin at 11 a.m.
at the Bell Tower Park in front of Kenan Football Center with live music, food
vendors, merchandise tents and interactive games. An autograph session with UNC
players will also be held from 12:45-1:45 p.m. Additional activities, including
the General Alumni Association Bell Tower climb, will be held in the quads
surrounding the Bell Tower. A complete schedule of events and details for
the Spring Game will be unveiled soon on GoHeels.com.

Kenan Stadium gates will open at 11 a.m. and restrooms in
the stadium will be open. Public parking will be available on a first come,
first serve basis in the following lots: Bell Tower Deck, Rams Head Deck,
Craige Deck, Jackson Deck, Cardinal Deck, Boshamer Lot and Bowles Lot.
Disability parking will be available in the Rams Head Deck. All
parking will be $5 per vehicle.